Walking Weekend in the Eastern Lakes
Friday 23 October 2020 16:00 - Sunday 25 October 2020
(2 nights)
From £210.00
Listed by Spice Manchester
Overview
As you no doubt already know the Lake District is one of the most beautiful parts of Britain which understandably makes it one of the most popular too, but many make the mistake of forgetting about the Eastern Lakes! Our aim for the weekend is to take advantage of this and explore its amazing beauty. We intend to avoid the crowds, take in the peace and quiet and enjoy the wonderful solitude found here. The scenery is second to none and we have some beautiful and varied walks for you, exploring both beautiful Fells and valleys alike. Each day there will be a choice of walks one heading to the fells and one in the foothills. One day, the walks will see us heading up into the amazing Haweswater valley where it’s said the last English Golden Eagle was to be seen circling high above an 8 mile long lake and the stunning High Street mountain range. The other day will explore the South East flank of Ullswater and Lowther Estates. Add to this the comfort of the Best Western Shap Wells Hotel which is set in its own spacious grounds that provide a resident home to our endearing Red Squirrels! Ensuite bedrooms, well stocked bars, games room and spacious lounges which overall makes an ideal package to explore the Lake District. The combination of the wealth and variety of walking ensures a weekend to scintillate and excite all walkers from the most battle-hardened to the newest of novices!
Includes
2 nights accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days of guided walks
Extras
Transport to walks if taken
Location & Itinerary
To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with up to 3,000+ft of ascent (please be realistic about your own fitness and undertake the walk that will give you the most pleasure) and a moderate walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. Please be a realistic about your fitness to ensure you join the correct walk.
Travel & Stay
Set in the finest of breathtaking scenery you will be staying in the superb Shap Wells Hotel cosseting an envious location that is ideally situated for access to the English lakes, the Upper Eden Valley, the Dales and the Pennines. Naturally, all rooms have all mod-cons including en-suite bath or shower, television, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. The Shap Wells also has extensive lounges and maybe more importantly the adjoining Fell Bar which is a ‘pub’ type bar with real ale and there is also a games room with pool and a juke box. All in all, this hotel has just what we want from a cracking walking base.
By Car: From Junction 39 on the M6 Motorway.
Leave M6 at Junction 39 signed B6261 for Kendal / Shap. After only 0.4 miles turn left on minor road signed B6261, over cattle grid and drive for 1.6 miles to turn right on another minor road (if you go under M6 you have gone to far). In a further 0.5 miles arrive at the hotel.
The closest train and bus station combined is 20 minutes drive away in Penrith.
Overall travel contacts http://www.travelline.org.uk 0871 200 22 33
Train: http://nationalrail.com 08457 48 49 50
Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 01768 867466 Web: http://www.visiteden.co.uk/Map
Penrith Taxis:
1. Penrith Taxis 01768 899 298
2. Alba Travel 01768 870 219
3. Access Taxis 01768 840 629
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Ensuite Share | £210.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Ensuite Share | £210.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Ensuite Share - FEMALE | £210.00 | Available |
| Member Single Ensuite | £249.00 | Available |
| Member Sole Occupancy Ensuite | £259.00 | Available |
| Member Sole Occupancy Twin Ensuite | £259.00 | Available |
| Guest Double Ensuite Share | £230.00 | Sold Out |
| Guest Twin Ensuite Share | £230.00 | Sold Out |
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